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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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